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On 31 May 2026, we welcomed over 2,500 visitors and 400 furkids for our largest Wesak Festival to date, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. READ MORE

Join us for 3 weeks of holy activities to celebrate the guru's extraordinary kindness and to generate great merits and positive energy dedicated to the health, well-being and happiness of all sentient beings. READ MORE

Our very own Pastor David Lai was recently featured as a guest on The Nation, a current affairs programme on Bernama TV. Watch the full interview and join us in celebrating this wonderful opportunity to bring authentic Buddhist perspectives into the national conversation. READ MORE

Taking refuge is one of the most important steps on the Buddhist path, and involves receiving vows and commitments in a formal ceremony. Learn more about taking refuge and the refuge ceremony at Kechara. READ MORE

The Children’s Buddhist Baptism is a special ceremony conducted by our Sangha and Pastors to bless the minds of the young and grant them protection. Learn how to prepare for the ritual and what you can do afterwards to further nurture the blessings your child has received. READ MORE

Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts is one of the easiest ways for laypeople to accumulate merit. Learn how the ceremony works, what to prepare, and how to seal the merit afterwards. READ MORE

Taking the Vegetarian Vow creates the causes for us to generate merit every single day that we hold the vow. If you are new to the Vegetarian Vow, here are some helpful guidelines from Tsem Rinpoche. READ MORE

If you aspire to receive higher practices in Kechara, here's how you can start preparing and training yourself. In the future, when the opportunity to receive such practices arises, those who meet the pre-requisites will be invited to attend. READ MORE

We are honoured to introduce our new Memorial Food Offering Service, available at the Medicine Buddha Prayer Hall in Kechara Forest Retreat. READ MORE

Starting October 2025, join us every 2nd Thursday of the month for a special Merit Accumulation Puja to request the blessings of H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, and to generate merits for the long-life, good health & manifestation of activities of Rinpoche’s unmistaken incarnation — H.E. Tsem Chocktrul Rinpoche. READ MORE